hoop
noun
a circular band or ring of metal, wood, or other stiff material.
was hooping
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past progressiveof hoop.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Ball, now 10 years removed from the 35-0, national championship season with the Huskies, still plays with the looseness of the freshman who was hooping with his older brothers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2026
“He’s a great competitor. I like going against him. And he was hooping tonight for sure. He shot the ball exceptionally well and kept them in the game,” James said.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 20, 2023
At that moment the smith was hooping a cart-wheel, and his striker set down his sledge and tied up his leather apron to look on and listen.
From The Deemster by Sir Hall Caine
